Vibrant Purple Grape Agate Sphere with Natural Botryoidal Crystal Cavities Unique Collector's Sphere Carved to Reveal a Glistening Botryoidal Interior - Height: 70 mm - Width: 70 mm- 339 g - (1)
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Botryoidal grape agate sphere, a single collector’s sphere carved to reveal a bright botryoidal interior, weighing 339 g and 70 mm in size, originating from the Mamuju region on the western coast of Sulawesi, Indonesia.
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Botryoidal Chalcedony Collector Specimen — This extraordinary specimen is a meticulously crafted sphere of grape agate, one of the most fascinating mineral discoveries of recent years. The spherical shape, partially polished, creates a breathtaking contrast with the natural cavity that opens inside, revealing the characteristic botryoidal structure that gives this mineral its name. Each small violet sphere resembles a miniature grape, forming a three-dimensional landscape of great visual impact. Mineralogically known as Botryoid Calcite? Wait: The Italian says Calcedonio Botrioidale, which is Botryoidal Chalcedony, a variety of microcrystalline quartz. The text says
Seller's Story
The Mineral Art Gallery offers minerals, fossils, shells and natural elements.
Born in Italy in 2017, today she collaborates with international galleries and collectors, she is a direct importer of large minerals and naturalistic collectible elements; deals with the processing to insert them inside the living space. A section of the gallery was dedicated to the Wunderkammer, "chamber of wonders or cabinet of curiosities" in which Mirabilia elements are presented: naturalia and italiania, a union between "the present is the past".
All lots are shipped via DHL Express and Fercam couriers, with insured parcel and tracking.
Translated by Google TranslateBotryoidal Chalcedony Collector Specimen — This extraordinary specimen is a meticulously crafted sphere of grape agate, one of the most fascinating mineral discoveries of recent years. The spherical shape, partially polished, creates a breathtaking contrast with the natural cavity that opens inside, revealing the characteristic botryoidal structure that gives this mineral its name. Each small violet sphere resembles a miniature grape, forming a three-dimensional landscape of great visual impact. Mineralogically known as Botryoid Calcite? Wait: The Italian says Calcedonio Botrioidale, which is Botryoidal Chalcedony, a variety of microcrystalline quartz. The text says
Seller's Story
The Mineral Art Gallery offers minerals, fossils, shells and natural elements.
Born in Italy in 2017, today she collaborates with international galleries and collectors, she is a direct importer of large minerals and naturalistic collectible elements; deals with the processing to insert them inside the living space. A section of the gallery was dedicated to the Wunderkammer, "chamber of wonders or cabinet of curiosities" in which Mirabilia elements are presented: naturalia and italiania, a union between "the present is the past".
All lots are shipped via DHL Express and Fercam couriers, with insured parcel and tracking.
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Number of objects
1
Main mineral
Vibrant Purple Grape Agate Sphere with Natural Botryoidal Crystal Cavities
Mineral form
Unique Collector's Sphere Carved to Reveal a Glistening Botryoidal Interior
Supplement
Rare Botryoidal 'Grape Agate' Sphere
Weight
339 g
Origin (region/city)
West Sulawesi
Country of origin
Indonesia
Height
70 mm
Width
70 mm
Depth
70 mm
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